2025-26 Track and Field Roster
Jamar Smith
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Decathlon
- Height:
- 5-10
- Hometown:
- Lynchburg, Va.
- Prev School:
- E.C. Glass High School
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Growing closer to God and being close to home.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Praying and just giving God the glory because without Him I’m nothing.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father is someone I look up to.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning states indoor and outdoor.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner, wings.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Bible
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My dog Meshach
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Usain Bolt
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Somewhere near a beach, I love clear waters.
- Graduated from E.C. Glass High School
- 4-time Virginia Class 4 state champion (2023 indoor 55 hurdles, 2024 indoor 55 hurdles, 2025 indoor 55 hurdles, 2025 outdoor 110 hurdles)
- 4-time Virginia Class 4 state runner-up (2022 indoor 55 hurdles, 2024 indoor long jump, 2024 indoor triple jump, 2025 indoor long jump)
- Best marks included 7.40 (55 hurdles), 14.20 (110 hurdles), 23-8 (long jump) and 44-7.25 (triple jump)
- Also played football
Personal
- Son of Rodney and Erica Smith
- Birthday is March 18
- Plans to major in computer science
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Growing closer to God and being close to home.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Praying and just giving God the glory because without Him I’m nothing.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father is someone I look up to.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning states indoor and outdoor.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner, wings.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Bible
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My dog Meshach
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Usain Bolt
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Somewhere near a beach, I love clear waters.
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